Expert: Dr.Paul Skett - 10/18/2005

Question
Laennec cirrhosis is a common item around the
population of third world ,lipids are accumulated before in an prodromical stage that is related
to the consume of green leaves end some green nuts
popular in tropics .On the other hand,alcohol consumption with fermentated grains and fruits is
seems makes an hepatoprotector when protein intake
returns.
Can protein supply reverts hepatic failure.

Answer
Hi and thanks for your question.

Can I check what you are asking - are you saying that alcohol consumption in the presence of protein intake may protect against cirrhosis caused by some green leaves and nuts?

If so, what green leaves and nuts are you referring to? And what fermented grain and fruit?

It is important here to establish what compounds may be causing the cirrhosis and what other compounds other than alcohol in the drinks may be having an effect.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Best wishes,

Paul